Chapter 1
This is the primary responsibility when providing first aid
What is ensuring your own safety
This step of the emergency action plan involves assessing the safety of the scene.
What is check
A heart attack can be triggered by this condition, where blood flow to the heart is blocked.
What is coronary artery disease
This is the recommended depth for chest compressions when performing CPR on an adult.
What is two inches
A break or crack in a bone is called this.
What is fracture
These are the three key components of first aid.
What is preserving life, preventing further injury, and promoting recovery
If the scene is safe, this step involves determining the person's condition and whether they are breathing.
What is check the person
This medical condition occurs when a person’s body temperature rises to dangerous levels, often due to prolonged exposure to heat.
What is heat stroke
This is the ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adults in CPR.
What is 30:2
This type of injury involves the tearing or overstretching of muscles or tendons.
What is strain
The term used to describe the process of providing immediate care to a person who is injured or ill until professional help arrives
What is first aid
After checking the scene and the person, you should call this for help.
What is 911
This medical emergency occurs when the airway becomes blocked, often by food or another object.
What is choking
This device can be used to shock a person’s heart back into a normal rhythm if it is not beating properly.
What is AED
This type of injury occurs when the skin is broken, exposing underlying tissues.
What is laceration
These people are trained to provide professional medical care, often arriving after first aid is administered.
What is EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians)
After calling for help, this step involves providing the necessary care until professional help arrives.
What is care
When treating a person for shock, it is important to do this to help maintain their body temperature.
What is keep them warm
You should perform CPR on an adult when they are unresponsive and this is not present.
What is no breathing or abnormal breathing
This medical condition involves a blockage of blood flow to the brain and can lead to lasting brain damage.
What is a stroke
When providing first aid, you should do this before touching the victim to avoid spreading disease.
What is wear gloves
This emergency action step is the most important when dealing with an unresponsive person who is not breathing.
What is begin CPR
When treating a person for shock, it is important to do this to help maintain their body temperature. -
What is ensure no one is touching the person and deliver the shock when prompted.
When using an AED, this is the first action you must take.
What is turn on the AED
This first aid technique is used to control bleeding by applying pressure to a wound.
What is direct pressure